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Gaza's children grow up speaking the language of war
Published 1 July 2026 · india
Children in Gaza are growing up learning the vocabulary of war — words such as "rubble", "displacement" and "quadcopter" — before they can experience a
Children in Gaza are growing up learning the vocabulary of war — words such as "rubble", "displacement" and "quadcopter" — before they can experience a normal childhood.
Ten-year-old Banias Humaid can identify the displacement camps in her neighbourhood the way other children might know local parks or schools. Educators warn that prolonged exposure to conflict is reshaping how an entire generation learns, communicates and understands the world around them.
Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Gaza City, Palestine. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 1, 2026 • 4:08 PM IST · Updated: July 1, 2026 • 4:43 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Children in Gaza are growing up learning the vocabulary of war — words such as "rubble", "displacement" and "quadcopter" — before they can experience a normal childhood.
Ten-year-old Banias Humaid can identify the displacement camps in her neighbourhood the way other children might know local parks or schools.
Educators warn that prolonged exposure to conflict is reshaping how an entire generation learns, communicates and understands the world around them.
Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Gaza City, Palestine.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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